CALI, the omni-channel flooring and building products company, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the global flooring company,Ā Victoria PLC. Established in 1895 and based in Kidderminster,Ā England,Ā VictoriaĀ is a publicly traded company (LSE: VCP) with approximatelyĀ $1 billionĀ in annual sales and employs approximately 3,800 people across 25 sites in the UK,Ā Europe, andĀ Australia. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of floor covering products.
The company shared that the deal will lead to the expansion ofĀ CALI’sĀ product offerings with access to European and Australian substrates, fabrications, partnerships with sister companies, and potentially new markets.Ā CALIĀ will also gain the financial support of the public market and the strategic insights and operational infrastructure of a global flooring company.
In integratingĀ CALIĀ into their operations,Ā VictoriaĀ will expand its U.S. distribution where it currently sellsĀ $33 millionĀ of flooring each year.Ā It also allows the UK firm to tap intoĀ CALI’s direct-sales channel while broadening existing B2B and commercial partnerships.
CALIĀ will continue to operate autonomously and will remain ultimately responsible for its topline and bottom-line success.Ā The company emphasized that CALI’sĀ core commitment to Great People, Products and Partnerships will remain at the heart of all that it does. The company’s dedication to sustainability and eco-friendly materials, manufacturing, and solutions will continue to be its mission.
“CALIĀ has experienced phenomenal growth and strong omni-channel market penetration over the past two years, and we are well-poised to take our success to the next level. Being a part of the Victoria PLC family will provide us additional infrastructure and support to accelerate product innovation and new market growth. Personally, I simply cannot wait to write this next chapter ofĀ CALIĀ success,” says Renee Thomas Jacobs, CALIĀ CEO.
“Today marks the next chapter forĀ CALI, we have found a great partner and a permanent home within theĀ VictoriaĀ family. I could not be happier for the business and theĀ CALIĀ team. We are positioned to reach new heights, develop new product families, and continue to focus on people, products, and relationships,” says Doug Jackson, CALIĀ president.